There are 5 ways to get from Wheaton to Urbana by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
4h 44m$48–64Drive 138 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wheaton to Urbanacar 138 mi
2h 41m$26–37Train
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
4h 59m$44–95Train, line 90 bus, fly
- Take the train from Wheaton to Oak Parktrain
- Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 57m$66–300Train, bus
- Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
5h 22m$30–50
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wheaton to Urbana is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wheaton to Urbana is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wheaton to Urbana. However, there are services departing from West St & Indiana St and arriving at Green & Race via Oakbrook Mall and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Wheaton to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Wheaton and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Wheaton and Urbana is 149 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Urbana without a car is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Wheaton to Urbana, including transfers.
Wheaton to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
Wheaton to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wheaton station.
The best way to get from Wheaton to Urbana is to bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $95 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Wheaton, IL, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wheaton to Lincoln Square Garage East via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 4h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Wheaton to Oak Park
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Wheaton to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Wheaton to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Wheaton to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wheaton to Urbana is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Wheaton to Urbana.
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